WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — Nancy Mace plans to force a House vote next week on a resolution to release sexual misconduct and harassment reports involving members of Congress. The South Carolina Republican says lawmakers must “police our own” and stop protecting colleagues accused of wrongdoing. Mace’s move comes as Tony Gonzales faces mounting scrutiny over allegations that he sent sexually explicit text messages to a former congressional aide. The allegations have sparked renewed debate over congressional ethics, workplace harassment, and transparency on Capitol Hill.

Mace introduced a resolution directing the House Ethics Committee to preserve and publicly release all reports tied to investigations into sexual harassment or sexual relationships between members and staff. Her proposal would require the committee to publish findings within 60 days of adoption. The release would include conclusions, draft report,s and supporting materials. The resolution calls for redacting the names and personal details of victims or alleged victims.

“If you sexually harass someone in Congress, you do not get to hide behind closed doors,” Mace said in a statement. She argued that the American people and congressional staff deserve transparency.

Mace said she has worked with the House parliamentarian and plans to file the measure as privileged. That status would force House Republican leadership to bring it to the floor within two legislative days. Lawmakers could vote on the resolution itself, table it,t or send it to a committee. She acknowledged passage of the resolution is uncertain. “When are we going to start policing our own?” she said. “Both sides protect each other from embarrassment.”

The resolution follows reports that Gonzales allegedly pressured a former aide to send explicit photos. Multiple outlets reported that the aide later died by suicide. An attorney for her husband confirmed the authenticity of the text messages to NBC News. Gonzales has denied having an affair with the aide. He has described the allegations as political attacks tied to his competitive primary race in Texas. When asked about the texts, he declined to address them directly and said he would not resign.

“What you’ve seen is not all the facts,” Gonzales told reporters. “There’ll be ample time for all of that.”

The nonpartisan Office of Congressional Conduct has completed an investigation into Gonzales. It is expected to send its findings to the House Ethics Committee. It remains unclear whether the committee has opened its own probe.

Several Republican lawmakers have called on Gonzales to step down. Lauren Boebert called him a “disgusting pig” and said House Speaker Mike Johnson should take action. Johnson described the allegations as serious but said Gonzales must answer to his constituents. Anna Paulina Luna backed Mace’s resolution and said Gonzales does not bring honor to the House. She also criticized a congressional fund that covers sexual harassment or workplace discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act.

Other Republicans have defended Gonzales. Troy Nehls said resignation would be a mistake, even though the optics look bad. The debate has exposed frustration among some Republican women. They argue that leadership often fails to hold members accountable for misconduct.

The House code of conduct bans members from engaging in sexual relationships with staff in their offices or on committees they oversee. Lawmakers added that rule in 2018 during the “Me Too” movement. The code also prohibits sexual harassment. Allegations can reach the Ethics Committee in several ways. The Office of Congressional Conduct may investigate and refer cases. In many cases, the office must release its report within 45 days unless the committee delays it. If the committee dismisses a matter, it does not have to publish the report.

Complaints may also go directly to the Ethics Committee. In those cases, confidentiality rules often prevent public updates. Other referrals can come from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights or the House inspector general. Mace has made sexual assault awareness a central part of her political identity. She has shared personal experiences and previously pushed for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Last year, she also sought to censure Cory Mills over separate misconduct allegations. That effort failed.

Now, Mace says Congress must restore trust. “Womenwhot come to work on the Hill need to be respected,” she said. “At some point, people have to be accountable.” Her resolution sets up a high-stakes vote that could force lawmakers to go on record about transparency and sexual misconduct in Congress — and could reshape how the House handles ethics investigations going forward.